Mercer v. DPHHS

Opinion

11/20/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA Case Number: DA 24-0512

DA 24-0512 _________________

WILLIAM W. MERCER,

Petitioner and Appellee,

v.

MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, CHARLES ORDER BRERETON, in his official capacity as Director of the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, NICOLE GROSSBERG, in her official capacity as Administrator of the Child & Family Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services,

Defendants and Appellants. _________________

Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court. The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to William W. Mercer, to all counsel of record, and to the Honorable Michael F. McMahon, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court November 20 2024